About The Energy Fair

Celebrate the summer solstice at The 30th Anniversary Energy Fair on June 21-23, 2019! Organized by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, The Energy Fair is the nation’s longest-running event of its kind and brings over 10,000 attendees together to learn about sustainability and clean energy, connect with others, and take action toward a sustainable future.

The Energy Fair in Custer, Wisconsin seven miles east of Stevens Point. Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, Custer is surrounded by rolling hills, lakes, trout streams, and beautiful woodlands. Custer has been the home of the Fair since 2002.

History

Like many good things, the idea for The Energy Fair began in the kitchen. After reading a call to action for a “People’s Energy Fair” by Richard Perez in Home Power Magazine, a group of friends took to the local farm kitchen and organized The First Annual Energy Fair, held at the Amherst, Wisconsin fairgrounds in 1990.

Despite a rainy forecast, the Fair saw tremendous success, drawing 4000 attendees. Shortly after, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association was formed and incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with an unwavering mission to “promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration”. Since then, the MREA has grown steadily, and in 1999 we moved to our permanent headquarters in Custer, Wisconsin, the current location of The Energy Fair.

For the first time in September of 2017, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association held a second Energy Fair at Harriet Island Park in Saint Paul. We want to thank everyone who helped make The Energy Fair possible including MREA Members, volunteers, exhibitors, presenters, sponsors, and our Minnesota Advisory Committee.

About the Midwest Renewable Energy Association

In addition to The Energy Fair, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) manages one of the country’s top solar training programs and coordinates partnerships throughout the Midwest to expand the renewable energy market.

Exhibitors receive an email confirmation containing the exhibitor information packet which can also be found at the bottom of the exhibitor information page at www.TheEnergyFair.org/exhibit.

Does campground have electricity?

All campsites at The Back 40 do not have access to electricity.

I’m a member, how do I receive free admission to The Energy Fair?

All current members will be listed on our roster at The Energy Fair Front Gate and receive a membership wristband which includes entry for the entire weekend.

In order to expedite Front Gate entry, please present your membership payment receipt as proof of membership (this can be done by printout or phone).

Where Can I Stay?

There are many options for camping and lodging near The Energy Fair. You can even camp at The Energy Fair (but sites will sell out, so don’t delay in purchasing your campsite at The Back 40 Campground, sales begin April 1st).